Water / Wastewater Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cincinnati is seeking a Civil Engineer to design and plan water/wastewater treatment projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, experience with relevant design software, and a Professional Engineer (PE) certification. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work on significant projects within a supportive team environment. Commitment to employee engagement and project success is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in water/wastewater project design.
• Able to work independently and as part of a project team.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs of water/wastewater treatment plants.
• Prepare drawings and specifications for water systems.
• Assist project manager during design and construction phases.

Skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

MicroStation experience

AutoCAD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs of water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and collection/distribution systems.
• Prepare drawings, write specifications, analysis and study‑level reports for water and wastewater systems, determine appropriate design methods, equipment sizing and selection, and cost estimation.
• Assist the project manager throughout the design and construction phases of projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering is preferred.
• MicroStation and/or AutoCAD experience a plus.
• A minimum of 3 years experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field.
• Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for water and wastewater projects.

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license).

• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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